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A Guide to Our Metals
Choosing the right metal is one of the most important decisions when selecting a piece of fine jewellery. The following guide has been crafted to help you understand the distinct qualities of each metal we work with, so that you may find the perfect match for your style, lifestyle, and sentiment.
Platinum
Revered for its rarity and enduring strength, platinum is one of the most coveted metals for both wedding bands and engagement rings. Its naturally cool, white lustre — with a subtly deeper tone than white gold — provides a breathtaking backdrop that allows diamonds to appear even more radiant by contrast. Over time, platinum develops a distinguished patina, a quality many consider deeply desirable, as it lends each piece a sense of character and history. Unlike white gold, platinum requires no re-plating, making it a truly enduring choice.
White Gold
White gold is available in both 9 carat and 18 carat purity levels, offering versatility to suit a range of tastes and budgets. As an alloy, white gold is composed of yellow gold blended with metals such as nickel, manganese, or palladium. At 18 carat, the composition comprises approximately 75% pure gold, resulting in a brilliantly bright and lustrous finish that is as beautiful as it is refined. Its luminous appearance and timeless appeal make it one of our most sought-after choices.
Silver
Elegant in its simplicity, silver is a quietly sophisticated choice that carries much to recommend it. Sharing the same cool, polished tones as white gold, a silver piece offers a beautifully refined aesthetic at a more accessible price point, with an appearance remarkably similar to far costlier metals. Many admire the way silver ages gracefully — burnishing gently with daily wear to develop a warm, lived-in character all of its own.
Our silver jewellery is crafted in sterling silver, a composition of 92.5% pure silver and copper, the latter lending additional strength and durability — particularly well-suited to pieces intended for everyday wear, such as a wedding band. Sterling silver is also wonderfully low-maintenance; regular wear alone is often sufficient to preserve its natural brilliance.
Palladium
A distinguished and relatively contemporary addition to the world of fine jewellery, palladium belongs to the platinum family of metals and shares its naturally white finish and hypoallergenic properties. Considerably lighter in density than platinum, palladium lends itself beautifully to more delicate, intricate designs, and is capable of supporting heavier stones with remarkable grace.
Palladium is also exceptionally scratch-resistant and durable — an ideal companion for those with active lifestyles or hands-on professions. Like platinum, it is entirely nickel-free and hypoallergenic, and the two metals are strikingly similar in appearance, making palladium an elegant and practical alternative.
Yellow Gold
Warm, luminous, and steeped in tradition, yellow gold remains the quintessential metal of choice for wedding jewellery. Prized above all other precious metals throughout history, gold carries both emotional and enduring financial worth — a sentiment reflected in the very language we use to describe what is most precious to us. Available in 9 carat and 18 carat purity levels, yellow gold offers something for every taste.
For a truly classic and romantic aesthetic, few metals can rival yellow gold. Its rich, honey-toned warmth sets clear diamonds off to perfection, and a slender golden band remains one of the most timeless symbols of love and commitment.
Rose Gold
With its warm, blush-toned radiance, rose gold is as romantic as it is versatile. Equally beautiful as an accent metal or as the centrepiece of an entire ring, its distinctive colour provides a stunning setting for diamonds and coloured gemstones alike. Rose gold is available in 9 carat and 18 carat purity levels.
Rose gold derives its signature pink hue from the addition of copper rather than nickel, making it a gentler choice for those with sensitive skin. Thanks to its high purity levels and low reactivity, it is highly resistant to tarnishing and requires very little maintenance — a truly effortless metal of enduring beauty.